What are considered to be the world’s finest wines?
Nov 4th, 2008 |
What are generally considered to be the finest wines in the world? A true gourmet or connoisseur of fine wine:what would he or she want to have in their wine cellar? Or, if that person were ordering at a fine restaurant,what would they order that would show that he or she is indeed someone who knows their wine?
Vintages vary as weather varies. What is good one year may not be good the next. I usually buy Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon or a German Prosecco. For something special, I will check with the wine shop’s expert – they’ll be honest about what they’ve got available or can get.
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braingamer said:
Vintages vary as weather varies. What is good one year may not be good the next.
I usually buy Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon or a German Prosecco. For something special, I will check with the wine shop's expert – they'll be honest about what they've got available or can get.
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Ozeki said:
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Denise S said:
Ordering in a restaurant is based on what you are ordering, to determine what wine you choose-Try and stick with local wines for local restaujrants-Servers can usually make good suggestions-As for building a wine cellar, provise as much varity as possible(Chardonnays from Australia, Pinot Noir from New Zealand/Oregon, Syrah, Bordeaux from France, Chianti from Italy, Spain and Portugal have some great reds, some U.S. wineries have good stuff(Long Island, Oregon, Washington State, Cali. Don't forget dessert wines, ports, Ice wines, sherries, etc…Check the ratings if you go into a wine store-Anything over 90 is excellent
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RyanC said:
I Would suggest trying the Lancaster Cab. It will be one the the best wines you will come across. Very deep rich fruit full flavor. very smooth. I guaranty you will enjoy it. It was vote and one of the greatest wines ever made. You can find it for under 70 i believe
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Ernie the wino said:
It varies from person to person, As a rule of thumb, try the First-Growth Bordeaux, Grand Cru or Premier Cru Burgundy, top-tier Super Tuscans, Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Chianti Riserva, Rioja Reserva, German QmP wines, American Cabernet from Napa, American Pinot Noir from Oregon, Carneros, and Central Coast… Just for starters
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HelpPLeasE said:
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shopmom said:
In the domestic end of things, you basically can't go wrong with Ridge Vineyards. They are pioneers in the California wine industry – they're Monte Bello (cabernet-based) is world-renowned with a price tag to match, but can be cellared for 20 years easily, and more. Their Chardonnay is exquisite, and their Zins have made them almost as famous as the MB. They are one of the "3 R's" of California Zinfandel. Other great Cal wines: Bella, Fritz, Deux Amis, Nalle, Hartford Court (for Pinot), oh…I could go on and on. Also – Prosecco is from Italy.
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J said:
A list of world's finest wines would be too long, but there are some good suggestion from Ernie and Shopmom.
In general, this would be my suggestion:
French Bordeaux – first growth such as Lafite, Latour, Margaux, Mouton Rotheschild, and Haut Brion; Other greats such as Petrus and Le Pin, all are very collectible and very pricey in fine restaurants
French Burgundy – La Tache is considered one of the best in the world, while many other great wines are produced in this region
Napa – Napa has many great wineries. Traditional greats include Joseph Phelps Insignia, Caymus Special Select, Chateau Montelena, and Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet. New cult wines are also highly desirable, including Screaming Eagle, Harlan, Cogin, and Amouse Bousche. Also, a non-Napa great is Ridge Monte Bello.
Italy – Great Italian wineries are many, including Gaja, Antinori, Tenuta, Frescobaldi, and many of their wines are highly collectible as well
Australian – Many up and coming wineries are from there, but one of the most collectible wine from Australia is Grange from Penfold.
Champagne – Consider well knowns such as Dom Perignon and Cristal as well as lesser knowns such as Taittinger's Comte de Champagne and La Grande Dame.
There are some of the more well known wines in the world. Keep in mind they are usually pricey (and may be overpriced, especially in a restaurant; I have seen a Lafite 1945 priced at $15,000/bottle). However, they are very impressive. If you are cost conscious, you can find wines almost as good for lesser prices. When purchasing wine and getting a collection, these finest wines are impressive, but so are the little-known or unknown wines that taste as good.
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kevin d said:
Look, there are so many great wines of the world.The first thing you have to do is find in your area a store or restaurant that conducts wine tastings. You will find your palate will like some grapes and not others.Take your time and taste all that you can.A great wine considered by some may not be by others. To sit here and tell you Lafitte (french) or La Grange(Australian) are great would be wrong because vintage does make a difference. Try and read Robert Parker's advocate it is a great place to start,by the way Ryan, Lancaster Cab." 04 "solid !!!
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